Theresa Marie

Darling, you are one adorable young lady. You have a most beautiful smile and it is as though your loving, kind spirit shows through your eyes. I am so very proud of the wonderful job you have done. You look absolutely lovely. Way to go!!!!! I am so very proud of you and thrilled for you. Great photos and fun activities. I feel like I got a little sunburned on some of those shots. HA. Congratulations Doll.

I am going to buy two white climbing roses and plant them on a trellis that is shaped like a heart. When they bloom, I will think of Blossom and her beautiful smile and shiny blonde hair and I will thank God that she came into our life and shared such wisdom and love with us all. May She Shine In Glory With God Forever. Peace, Theresa Marie

Ryan, you are so thoughtful. I line dry mine. I wanted to be in on this survey. I am glad she is home and you are having a hard time keeping your pants up. Okay, now maybe that did not come out right!? Way to go on all the huge weight loss and your are several sizes smaller in the waist and cannot keep your pants up. That is a great nsv. I am chuckling about bra drying survey and not being able to keep your pants up. Too fun. Nice to hear you laughing again. I can hear you laugh if I listen really quietly..... great sound!!! Keep up your great work. Take care, Theresa Marie

Amazing Grace Girl, that is absolutely spectacular. Way to go!!!!! That is just a tribute to your hard work, dedication and never giving up. You have taught us all so much by sharing your experience, research and knowledge. Thank you so much for inspiring, educating and sharing with us all. Wow, I think we should all stand up and sit down and do the wave for you....ready everyone, okay I will start, who is next..... Congratulations Babs!!!!!! Wow, fabulous!!!

Ladies, congratulations and fabulous job. You both look beautiful and so happy!!!! I like the short hair cut too, adorable. You both are very inspiring; thanks for much for sharing those with us. Amazing success for you both!!!! Keep us posted on future glamor shots. Take care, TM

You are smart to be the first surgery of the day. I had mine at 7:30 too and they told me later that my surgery went faster than expected and they did not have the next person ready. I wish you smooth sailing, quick recovery and best wishes as you begin your new life. Hugs and best wishes -- you are going to be fine!!!!!

I live in the Minneapolis area and we FINALLY got some snow. I personally did not mind not having any snow but my husband owns a snow plow business in addition to his full-time job and he was wishing for snow. So, he plowed all night Friday night, hit his accounts again Saturday due to high winds and drifting. Now today, Sunday, he is out in the bobcat clearning our driveway. You know the old saying -- the plumber's sink gets unclogged last -- the snowplower's driveway gets cleared last. We both have 4 wheel drive -- you have to live in the woods like we do. I do think it is pretty and there are a million lovely birds at the feeders now too. Happy winter wonderland!!!! :Bunny

Oh, fun people, I want to come!!!! Sorry I am late to this post, but I will come and could come whatever the date is decided on. I am flexible at this point. Darcy, I know you live in WI (I think anyway). I will fly with you and we can talk quilt patterns and various stitching techniques to keep your mind off flying. Now, I know you are all thinking -- boy what a fun flight that will be, if only I could join them!!! HA!!! We could fly out of Minneapolis. How far away do you live from MSP Darcy Girl???? Thanks Lisa for getting this going and for opening your home as part of the weekend of fun; that is very nice of you. What a great treat it would be to meet some of the wonderful people on this site. I already think of you all as friends and it would be a bonus to know the sound of your laugh and have memories of lots of fun with you all. Darcy, we would be just fine flying. Let me know if that works for you Darcy!!!!! How fun -- makes this snow storm more enjoyable to know that soon it will be summer and then at the end of the summer, a PARTY!!!!!!!! :banana

Oh my dear brother, Ryan. I did not know you and Sweet Patty were struggling so. I have been too busy with my job to get online much this year. I am so sorry she is in pain and needing to be sedated. You are not able to share the day with the real Patty when she is medicated so intensely. I will pray for safe travel, insight and wisdom for the Doctors, compassion for all who care for her (no one will be as great as you though), and for a miracle of pain relief for a sweet person who has suffered too much. I have said before that I believed that 2005 was going to be a miracle year for both of you -- I am hopeful this is a small part of the steps necessary for this miracle. You alone as a person are a miracle. You have touched so many lives here and have caused us all to pause and think about things differently and yes, to wipe many tears when emotions were evoked with your extremely eliquent posts. I will forever remember many of your stories, especially about the little boy who's loving Mom took his hand in the cold of the night of Christmas Eve and encouraged him to be still and listen to the silence. I am certain that every time I hear Silent Night, I will think of you and your Mom and say a prayer in thankfulness for you sharing your story of that night. That story alone touched me in many ways. Ryan, God has blessed you with much love in your life, I am glad that all of us are part of that. You are such a part of us. Please know we will be praying for you, thinking of you and wanting only the very best for you and your dear wife. Please let us know - as time permits - how you are and also how Patty is. Please let us know if there is anything else we can be doing for you to lighten your load right now. Is there anything else we can do? Please let us know, if humanly possible, you know we will do it. I hold you close in a hug and prayer and ask God to envelop you in His peace, love, guidance and wisdom. I love you my dear brother Ryan and through your stories, I also have come to love Patty. Theresa Marie

Wow, DeLarla, I love your new picture. Your face has slimmed significantly. That is an amazing picture -- such a dollface!!!!! Good for you girl!!!!

Megan, that is excellent. Thank you so much for retyping that to share with us. There are a million a-ha moments in that one "as Oprah would say". What a remarkable journey that woman experienced. And, Megan, you are right, it is alot of what we all feel and think every day. Thanks again for typing it. Also, drive careful today. It is really snowing in Minnesota. Be safe girlfriend. T

Leatha, did I understand you correctly? Are you having lasic surgery again? Why the repeat? Please let me know as I am hoping to have this surgery and not have to wear contacts any longer. Curious why you have to have it repeated? Will you have to pay again?? Hope you are feeling better honey.

Oh Leatha Doll, that is it. I am bringing my magic wand in for a complete tune up. I am so sorry you are still not well. Those bugs really can knock us out for awhile and there is no negotiating a quick fix. I wish I lived closer so I could make you homemade broth and spoon it for you in a cute little baby spoon for your sore throat. I will pray for a speedy healing and rebuilding of your strength. Can't keep a good girl down for long, you will be rebounding and telling us your stories of a tremendous amount of energy and how none of your clothes fit as they are all too lose. Wait a minute, I just nodded off and that is my recurring fantasy dream. Okay, I will let you share it with me. HA. Get better now honey. Sorry about my defective magic wand. Hugs and love, T